“Top four within two points, that’s pretty crazy. Makes it good for the fans and everyone else.”
Red Bull KTM’s Marvin Musquin after a close race in Minneapolis left a logjam at the top of the standings with himself, Ken Roczen, Eli Tomac, and race winner Cooper Webb/Racer X Online
“Top four within two points, that’s pretty crazy. Makes it good for the fans and everyone else.”
Red Bull KTM’s Marvin Musquin after a close race in Minneapolis left a logjam at the top of the standings with himself, Ken Roczen, Eli Tomac, and race winner Cooper Webb/Racer X Online
OVERHEARD. OVERREAD. OVERSAID. 
“I had to pick my battles a little bit. The way these turns are, and the intensity that we brought, I didn’t want to do a silly, aggressive move and bump up on the inside. I just wanted to do it in a smart way, but I waited too long, for sure.”
Honda HRC’s Ken Roczen on the close racing with winner Cooper Webb and Joey Savatgy and Blake Baggett after a runner-up ride at Minneapolis/Racer X Online
“RC got ninth at Southwick ’98… So between the three of us we’ve got three 9th places, 150 wins and 15 major titles. Not bad!”
Davey Coombs in a three-way text with longtime friends Ryan Duff and Ricky Carmichael, after Duff said his best finish in SX was a ninth in the ’99 Tampa 125 SX, matching DC’s ninth at Daytona ’85—and the one-time RC finished ninth in his career
“It was veteran-on-veteran violence in Minneapolis as Alex Martin took out Martin Davalos a few laps into the Main Event while Martin was in second place.”
Vital MX’s Grant Dawson on the incident between Alex Martin and Martin Davalos in the Minneapolis 250SX East Region opener
“Hey Thanks for the props Bones, but now I have Terry Fowler texting me a screen shot of this showing that he is ahead of me on this list… you know, the list that is in alphabetical order by last name LOL… You can’t make this stuff up…”
Ex-pro Billy Frank, in the comments section of a Racer X Online article compiling the riders Jim “Bones” Bacon worked with in his career. Responded former pro Terry Fowler, “Alphabetical or not. Bones told me that I was always a lot faster than you were. I’m just saying.”
“I had to pick my battles a little bit. The way these turns are, and the intensity that we brought, I didn’t want to do a silly, aggressive move and bump up on the inside. I just wanted to do it in a smart way, but I waited too long, for sure.”
Honda HRC’s Ken Roczen on the close racing with winner Cooper Webb and Joey Savatgy and Blake Baggett after a runner-up ride at Minneapolis/Racer X Online
“RC got ninth at Southwick ’98… So between the three of us we’ve got three 9th places, 150 wins and 15 major titles. Not bad!”
Davey Coombs in a three-way text with longtime friends Ryan Duff and Ricky Carmichael, after Duff said his best finish in SX was a ninth in the ’99 Tampa 125 SX, matching DC’s ninth at Daytona ’85—and the one-time RC finished ninth in his career
“It was veteran-on-veteran violence in Minneapolis as Alex Martin took out Martin Davalos a few laps into the Main Event while Martin was in second place.”
Vital MX’s Grant Dawson on the incident between Alex Martin and Martin Davalos in the Minneapolis 250SX East Region opener
“Hey Thanks for the props Bones, but now I have Terry Fowler texting me a screen shot of this showing that he is ahead of me on this list… you know, the list that is in alphabetical order by last name LOL… You can’t make this stuff up…”
Ex-pro Billy Frank, in the comments section of a Racer X Online article compiling the riders Jim “Bones” Bacon worked with in his career. Responded former pro Terry Fowler, “Alphabetical or not. Bones told me that I was always a lot faster than you were. I’m just saying.”
“NOTHING 700 TONS OF
HYDRATED LIME
COULDN’T FIX.”
@racerxonline Instagram follower Carl Leguia commenting on a shot we posted of the Loretta Lynn Ranch racetrack, which was flooded by a storm four days after the San Diego SX
“I’ll tell you who seen God was one of the track crew guys, because I almost just T-boned him. T-bone steak and eggs. I cross-rutted, landed on a Tuff Block, face-planted in practice. Sorry, guy.”
Alex Ray describing a typical SX night for him/Oakland Post-Race Pulpcast
“Is this freestyle move on purpose or is there about to be a big problem? We seriously can’t even tell anymore.”
Jason Weigandt’s caption on an @racerxonline Instagram post of this Collin Speckner shot
“NOTHING 700 TONS OF
HYDRATED LIME
COULDN’T FIX.”
@racerxonline Instagram follower Carl Leguia commenting on a shot we posted of the Loretta Lynn Ranch racetrack, which was flooded by a storm four days after the San Diego SX
“I’ll tell you who seen God was one of the track crew guys, because I almost just T-boned him. T-bone steak and eggs. I cross-rutted, landed on a Tuff Block, face-planted in practice. Sorry, guy.”
Alex Ray describing a typical SX night for him/Oakland Post-Race Pulpcast
“Is this freestyle move on purpose or is there about to be a big problem? We seriously can’t even tell anymore.”
Jason Weigandt’s caption on an @racerxonline Instagram post of this Collin Speckner shot
Wiemenheimer:
“Chuck Norris looks up to Wardy”
smellywetdog:
“Morpheus is still searching for Wardy.”
brewrabb:
“Wardy would Terminate Arnold!”
Reader comments on the Where Are They Now: Jeff Ward article on Racer X Online
“Popping a wheelie to entertain kids and getting off drugs, that doesn’t make you a villain, that makes you a hero, and you should not be in jail for that.”
CNN host Van Jones on the rapper Meek Mill, who was sentenced to two to four years in jail for violating his probation after getting caught riding wheelies down a street on a dirt bike. The two are teaming up to raise awareness for criminal justice and probation reform/CNN
“I walked out, saw Blake [Baggett] with a Tuff Block in his bike, and I want to throw my phone at him.”
Monster Energy/Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha’s Wil Hahn on the “joys” of getting into PulpMX Fantasy/Racer X Podcast
Wiemenheimer:
“Chuck Norris looks up to Wardy”
smellywetdog:
“Morpheus is still searching for Wardy.”
brewrabb:
“Wardy would Terminate Arnold!”
Reader comments on the Where Are They Now: Jeff Ward article on Racer X Online
“Popping a wheelie to entertain kids and getting off drugs, that doesn’t make you a villain, that makes you a hero, and you should not be in jail for that.”
CNN host Van Jones on the rapper Meek Mill, who was sentenced to two to four years in jail for violating his probation after getting caught riding wheelies down a street on a dirt bike. The two are teaming up to raise awareness for criminal justice and probation reform/CNN
“I walked out, saw Blake [Baggett] with a Tuff Block in his bike, and I want to throw my phone at him.”
Monster Energy/Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha’s Wil Hahn on the “joys” of getting into PulpMX Fantasy/Racer X Podcast
“To run with [Jeffrey] Herlings and get the overall there, and to see him now. . . . For me, I look at that and I say, ‘I beat that guy at one point.’ Sure, right now I might not beat him, but I have the potential to. There is no reason why I cannot get back to that or get in his realm again at least.”
Cooper Webb on early days racing Jeffrey Herlings/PulpMX Show
“To run with [Jeffrey] Herlings and get the overall there, and to see him now. . . . For me, I look at that and I say, ‘I beat that guy at one point.’ Sure, right now I might not beat him, but I have the potential to. There is no reason why I cannot get back to that or get in his realm again at least.”
Cooper Webb on early days racing Jeffrey Herlings/PulpMX Show
OVERHEARD. OVERREAD. OVERSAID.
“Talk about pressure right there! I’ve been a part of some of those starting-line fire drills, and they’re not fun. You really have to focus on what your hands are doing and take your time while hurrying up. As usual, the mechanics are the real heroes.”
Steve Matthes on Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull KTM mechanic Kristian Ortiz’s ability to change Jordon Smith’s rear wheel on the starting gate just before the Minneapolis 250SX East Region main event. Smith had picked up a flat tire on the sighting lap, and Ortiz finished the task just seconds before the gate dropped; Smith responded by finishing second/Racer X Online
“Dang I need that for the Daytona vintage race. Nice ride. 
”
” A comment from Jeff Stanton (@6time) on our Instagram video of David Pingree riding a 1992 Honda CR250R that Ping built as a Garage Build project
“I liked the new tires so well I decided to try them out on myself.”
TiLube Honda’s Blake Wharton, via text message, on his Minneapolis crash, in which he took a beating from his own bike
“I just imagine as a fan how frustrating it must be to watch me. I get it. I’m a smart guy. I understand.”
Adam Cianciarulo on his riding/Oakland Post-Race Pulpcast
“I told him we’re getting mimosa drunk tomorrow watching the Super Bowl. He said no, and I said fine.”
Adam Cianciarulo’s big plan for the big game was derailed by his coach Nick Wey
“Talk about pressure right there! I’ve been a part of some of those starting-line fire drills, and they’re not fun. You really have to focus on what your hands are doing and take your time while hurrying up. As usual, the mechanics are the real heroes.”
Steve Matthes on Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull KTM mechanic Kristian Ortiz’s ability to change Jordon Smith’s rear wheel on the starting gate just before the Minneapolis 250SX East Region main event. Smith had picked up a flat tire on the sighting lap, and Ortiz finished the task just seconds before the gate dropped; Smith responded by finishing second/Racer X Online
“Dang I need that for the Daytona vintage race. Nice ride. ”
” A comment from Jeff Stanton (@6time) on our Instagram video of David Pingree riding a 1992 Honda CR250R that Ping built as a Garage Build project
“I liked the new tires so well I decided to try them out on myself.”
TiLube Honda’s Blake Wharton, via text message, on his Minneapolis crash, in which he took a beating from his own bike
“What I got out of this is that the FIM’s fuel testing is even slower than WADA’s drug testing.”
Steve “Guy B” Giberson on the January 29, 2019 news that Team Italy had been disqualified from their second-place finish at the 2018 FIM Motocross of Nations. The race was held last October/Vital MX Forum
“I seen him coming. I was looking back the whole time. I’m like, Chiz is catching me! Shit, shit! Chiz is catching me! I’m like, ‘Dude, I gotta be top dog in the team and it’s just not happening. He’s a brick shithouse, dude.”
Alex Ray on the battle to be top HEP Motorsports Suzuki rider every night/Oakland Post-Race Pulpcast
“I just imagine as a fan how frustrating it must be to watch me. I get it. I’m a smart guy. I understand.”
Adam Cianciarulo on his riding/Oakland Post-Race Pulpcast
“I told him we’re getting mimosa drunk tomorrow watching the Super Bowl. He said no, and I said fine.”
Adam Cianciarulo’s big plan for the big game was derailed by his coach Nick Wey
“What I got out of this is that the FIM’s fuel testing is even slower than WADA’s drug testing.”
Steve “Guy B” Giberson on the January 29, 2019 news that Team Italy had been disqualified from their second-place finish at the 2018 FIM Motocross of Nations. The race was held last October/Vital MX Forum
“I seen him coming. I was looking back the whole time. I’m like, Chiz is catching me! Shit, shit! Chiz is catching me! I’m like, ‘Dude, I gotta be top dog in the team and it’s just not happening. He’s a brick shithouse, dude.”
Alex Ray on the battle to be top HEP Motorsports Suzuki rider every night/Oakland Post-Race Pulpcast
DMXS BYTES
EXCERPTS FROM THE INTERNET’S TOP MOTOCROSS RADIO SHOW
“It’s pretty sad that I look forward to sleeping through without having to get up and pee. That’s a successful night for me now.”
Monster Energy/Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha’s Wil Hahn has simpler goals these days after spending a lifetime chasing championships and wins during his racing career
“The countdown was at, like, 15 seconds, and his mechanic was still in front of my footpeg! I was thinking, I’m going to take a chunk out of this guy’s leg if the board goes sideways, because I’m going no matter what.”
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Austin Forkner had a lot to think about as he watched Jordon Smith’s rear tire change at Minneapolis
“I got a call from the AMA on Sunday morning and thought maybe they were just calling to tell me I had a good ride.”
Team GEICO Honda’s RJ Hampshire soon realized that a call from the AMA is rarely a good thing, after receiving an official warning for his on-track contact with Adam Cianciarulo at Anaheim 1
“I’ve never had an issue on the line like that, but we were at Hangtown in 1997 and Windham’s bike blew up on the hot lap and the AMA gave him enough time to change the freaking motor! I was thinking they’re not going to give him 25 minutes to change his motor, and I’m going to gain some points, but they certainly did.”
Ricky Carmichael never dealt with an issue like Jordon Smith’s flat rear tire just seconds before the main in Minneapolis, but that question brought up an interesting interpretation of holding-the-gate rule during his career
DMXS BYTES
EXCERPTS FROM THE INTERNET’S TOP MOTOCROSS RADIO SHOW
“It’s pretty sad that I look forward to sleeping through without having to get up and pee. That’s a successful night for me now.”
Monster Energy/Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha’s Wil Hahn has simpler goals these days after spending a lifetime chasing championships and wins during his racing career
“The countdown was at, like, 15 seconds, and his mechanic was still in front of my footpeg! I was thinking, I’m going to take a chunk out of this guy’s leg if the board goes sideways, because I’m going no matter what.”
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Austin Forkner had a lot to think about as he watched Jordon Smith’s rear tire change at Minneapolis
“I got a call from the AMA on Sunday morning and thought maybe they were just calling to tell me I had a good ride.”
Team GEICO Honda’s RJ Hampshire soon realized that a call from the AMA is rarely a good thing, after receiving an official warning for his on-track contact with Adam Cianciarulo at Anaheim 1
“I’ve never had an issue on the line like that, but we were at Hangtown in 1997 and Windham’s bike blew up on the hot lap and the AMA gave him enough time to change the freaking motor! I was thinking they’re not going to give him 25 minutes to change his motor, and I’m going to gain some points, but they certainly did.”
Ricky Carmichael never dealt with an issue like Jordon Smith’s flat rear tire just seconds before the main in Minneapolis, but that question brought up an interesting interpretation of holding-the-gate rule during his career
